Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading & Bracknell, RG1 5ANView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 December 2026
19 days leftJob description
Band 7 Pre Treatment Team Leader Therapeutic Radiographer PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have t...
- Provide visible day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the Pre-Treatment service, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
- Lead, motivate and support radiographers, assistants and learners, promoting a positive culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Act as an expert practitioner within CT Simulation, Virtual Simulation and pre-treatment, maintaining high standards of technical and clinical practice.
- Practise autonomously at an advanced level, exercising professional judgement under IR(ME)R and making informed decisions where appropriate.
- Manage and support patients through the planning phase of their radiotherapy pathway, using advanced communication skills to provide information, and compassionate care.
- Ensure the safe and effective delivery of pre-treatment pathways, supporting treatment planning capacity and achievement of national cancer waiting time standards.
- Support workforce development through clinical supervision, competency assessment, mentorship, and appraisal of staff and learners.
- Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of new technologies and techniques, ensuring high standards.
- Lead and participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activities, supporting compliance with IR(ME)R and other quality standards.
- Work collaboratively and Deputise for senior radiotherapy leaders as required.
The Berkshire Cancer Centre at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive radiotherapy services across Reading and Bracknell and is equipped with:
- Four Elekta linear accelerators
- Two GE CT scanners
- Surface Guided Radiotherapy technology
- High Dose Rate Brachytherapy service
- Superficial X-ray treatment unit
- Advanced treatment techniques including: - SABR
- VMAT
- DIBH
- Adaptive Radiotherapy
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, welcoming and inclusive team where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Our Radiotherapy service is committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care and to supporting the development of our workforce.
You will be joining a forward-thinking team with access to:
- A supportive senior leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Involvement in service development, innovation and quality improvement.
- A strong focus on staff well-being and collaborative working.
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience of working as a senior radiographer; - Highly specialised knowledge of all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway
Essential
Essential: - Experience in pre treatment leadership or management
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the college of radiographers or BSc (Hons) equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer
- Post graduate qualifications or experience gained on the job equivalent to Masters degree level
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable: - Competent in cannulation
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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